Mark McLaughlin points out a possible ‘last resort’ remedy if transferring property into trust results in an unexpected tax charge. The tax implications of transactions are sometimes overlooked; or perhaps there may have been a misunderstanding about the tax implications. For example, an individual may transfer a property into a […]
Keeping a hold on cash flow
Compounding efforts for capital growth
Why Invest In Property?
How to Find a Good Property Management Firm
How to Spot a Good Estate Agent
Furnished Holiday Lettings: Is Your Property Special?
Mark McLaughlin highlights a potential capital gains tax advantage of a qualifying furnished holiday lettings business compared with other property rental businesses. Individual taxpayers who are residential property landlords will be aware that a profit on disposal of a property will normally be subject to capital gains tax (CGT). For […]
London – Where To Buy In 2017
Mark Lawrinson, Regional Director of Portico London Estate Agents, reveals the key areas in London tipped for house price growth this year: 1. East Croydon Our secret reason to buy or invest here: “Young professionals are looking for a mix of luxury and affordable living and East Croydon fits the bill […]
Finding the best property under the hammer
Making DSS tenants part of your strategy
Building up a portfolio of cheaper, high yielding buy to lets, invariably means that at some point you’re going to come across what we might colloquially call “DSS tenants” (or more accurately, tenants on benefits) and will have to make the decision whether to include these type of occupants into […]